Fucus is a genus of perennial brown algae, extracted mainly in the White Sea. The composition of the fucus is a large number of useful substances: amino acids, macro- and microelements, vitamins, omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids, etc. The uniqueness of these algae is due to the fact that their salt composition is close to the composition of blood plasma and fluid contained in the tissues of the human body. Also, fucus contains fucoidan - a biologically active substance with antitumor, immunostimulating, antiviral, antibacterial properties.
Application of algae fucus
Seaweed fucus is widely used in medicine and cosmetology. Fucus is used as an additive to food, used for brewing therapeutic tea, based on these algae, make dietary supplements. The main indications for the use of fucus are:
- malfunctions of metabolic processes in the body;
- high blood cholesterol;
- overweight ;
- Thyroid gland diseases;
- malfunctions of the menstrual cycle;
- diseases of the circulatory system, etc.
In cosmetology, fucus is used for spa treatments, facial and hair care. Very popular face masks and body wraps with fukus. The beneficial effect of such procedures for the skin is due to the fact that the substances contained in the fucus contribute to:
- stimulation of blood and lymph flow;
- normalization of metabolic processes;
- improvement of cutaneous respiration;
- reduction of edema;
- strengthening the skin and increasing its tone;
- acceleration of regenerative processes.
Fucus from cellulite
Some spa procedures are quite possible to conduct independently at home, which for many is a more affordable option. So, home wraps with fucus from cellulite are simple procedures, the effect of which will not take long to wait. To do this, we need powdered algae. The wrapping mixture is prepared by mixing the fucus with hot water in a 1: 4 ratio. Then the agent should be infused for half an hour.
Wrapping is carried out as follows:
- Take a shower and use a body scrub, focusing on problem areas.
- Wipe the skin dry.
- Apply a warm algal mixture (temperature - about 37 ° C) to the necessary areas (hips, buttocks, stomach).
- Wrap these sections with a plastic wrap.
- Wear a warm robe and lie down under the blanket.
- Wash off in the shower after 40 minutes, then apply cream or body oil .
It is recommended to carry out wraps with fucus twice or thrice a week with a general course of 10 to 15 procedures.